Marinated Grilled Chicken Legs

Marinated Grilled Chicken Legs

Here’s a recipe that’s sure to be a hit at your next cookout. It’s quick and easy and is made with ingredients you’re likely to already have on hand. For a variation, consider substituting pineapple juice for the orange juice, or lime juice for the lemon. Paired with any classic side—potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans—and you’ve got backyard perfection.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons basil oil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 1/4 pounds), skinned
• Cooking spray
• Green onion strips (optional) 

Preparation

• Combine the first 11 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. 
• Add chicken to bag; seal. 
• Marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.

Prepare grill

• Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. 
• Place reserved marinade in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat 3 minutes. 
• Place chicken on grill coated with cooking spray; grill 30 minutes or until chicken is done, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade. 
• Garnish with green onion strips, if desired. 

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